ANIMAL KINGDOM has been renewed for a third season on TNT, the cable network announced Thursday.

“The Cody family’s drama keeps bringing more and more viewers back for more,” said Sarah Aubrey, executive vice president of original programming for TNT, in a statement. “Animal Kingdom has earned its place among a very select group of cable dramas that continue to grow audiences thanks to superior writing and storytelling.”

The series stars Ellen Barkin, Scott Speedman, Shawn Hatosy, Ben Robson, Jake Weary, Finn Cole, Molly Gordon and Carolina Guerra and is based on the 2010 Australian movie of the same name.

Animal Kingdom is currently airing its second season, Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET on TNT.

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